Internal Auditor III

IARM is seeking an experienced internal auditor to work closely with both internal and external partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Internal Auditor III position will be responsible for serving as a DOR point of contact to external auditors and agency partners; leading and conducting internal and external compliance and business risk audits and reviews; understanding DOR operations; evaluating governance, risk management, and internal controls; supporting risk management activities; supporting compliance efforts; and providing consultative services when necessary. This role necessitates periodic travel to auditees', contractors' and/or vendors' sites (approximately 25% throughout the year).

Core Responsibilities - Internal

• Lead or conduct internal audits and reviews.
• Prepares reports and memoranda to communicate results and recommendations from engagements and other assignments.
• Perform monitoring of user access to internal systems, applications and databases.
• Maintain independence and add value to the organization.
• Support the Internal Audit and Risk Management team on compliance and training efforts.

Core Responsibilities - External Facing

• Coordinate fulfillment of external auditors' requests for information.
• Assist in external audit testing as needed.
• Facilitate and/or observe external auditors' on-site activities and/or walk-throughs.
• Partner with the Business to respond to external findings and/or observations, assist in providing written responses, and ensure the corrective action plans are implemented.
• Lead or conduct inspections, surveys, and/or reviews of external vendors, contractors, and other agency partners.
• Identify and formally document corrective action and/or improvements required by our external vendors, contractors, and other agency partners, conducting follow-up activities to ensure that findings are addressed.

Candidates recommended for a position with the Department of Revenue will be subject to a background check for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

As part of the Future of Work initiative, the agency has adopted a hybrid work model. Hybrid work is a mix of in-office work and remote telework, as designated by the division and department.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business or public administration, business or public management, finance or economics may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

II. A Graduate degree with a major in accounting, business or public management, finance, or economics may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License or equivalent may be required.

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.